Magnavox 50MF231D User Manual

Magnavox 50MF231D User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ... 2 A Guide to Digital TV ... 2 Preparation ... 5 Use of the remote control ... 6 Control Buttons on the TV ...7 My Content ... 7 To use the menus ...7 Introduction How to navigate through the Settings menus ...
  • Page 6: A Guide To Digital Tv

    A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television (DTV)? Digital Television (DTV) is relatively new type of broadcasting that promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. Digital technology is used to capture images and sound to deliver a better picture quality. DTV technology is also capable of multicasting and interactive capabilities.
  • Page 7 CABLE CABLE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TO TV OUTPUT Set-Top Box AV1 : L + R + VIDEO SIGNAL SPLITTER conn us entry05 cable RF.eps Set-Top Box Watching Cable TV programs that don’t require the cable box Since you’ve connected the cable TV signal directly to the TV’s tuner, you can also watch the unscrambled programs by simply tuning to the desired channel.
  • Page 8 CABLE conn us entry05 cable.eps First time installation Note: The first time (and only the first time) you turn on your set you see an installation introduction screen. The Installation procedure consists of a series of screens that guide you through the process. After an introduction screen, you are asked to select a language of the TV’s on-screen-menus.
  • Page 9: Use Of The Remote Control

    Use of the remote control Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press to remove immediately.
  • Page 10: Control Buttons On The Tv

    FORMAT Press this button to summon a list of available display formats (depending on the receiving signal). This lets you choose the display format of your preference. Press this button repeatedly to select another picture format: Automatic, Super Zoom, 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitle, Wide screen.
  • Page 11: My Content

    To use the menus Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when using the menus or when trying to execute an action. Please, follow the instructions and read the help text which are being displayed on the specific item highlighted. The color buttons refer to different actions which may be executed depending on the activated device.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Notes: • When you have locked TV channels while initiating autoprogram, a message appears asking to enter your PIN code in order to complete autoprogramming. • When interrupted, the updated channel information is retained as well as the not yet updated old channel information. •...
  • Page 13: Weak Channel Installation

    Note: Digital Channel selection delay Due to the tuning complexity of subchannel digital programming, the time to select and view a digital channel may take slightly longer than what the viewer is normally accustomed to (as compared to analog channel programs). Digital channel broadcasts contain program and system data information that must be processed before the channel selection can be displayed.
  • Page 14: Setup Menu

    Setup menu This menu is used to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory devices. menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed Preferences only occasionally. Source menu allows you to select a source. menu allows you to use your TV as a clock.
  • Page 15: Digital Caption Service

    Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption informations included. Refer to your area’s TV program listings for the TV channels and times of Closed Caption shows.
  • Page 16: Menu Preferences

    Note: Emergency Alert Signalling is not possible: - when content browsing; - with analogue video sources. Notes: - You always have the possibility to remove the message from the screen. - The message display will overlap whatever menu element or other message is on the screen. Important: If you have forgotten your PIN! Select in the Menu preferences...
  • Page 17: Source

    Most of the TV channels do not transmit clock information. There are a few cable channels who do but they are at the end of the channel ring. There is no clock transmission in antenna channels. In such cases, either clock extraction takes a long time, or there is no clock.
  • Page 18: Tv Menu

    TV menu Press the button on the remote control to summon the Settings menu. The MENU TV menu gives you an overview of the menus you can select. Note: Depending on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable. Picture menu Note: Some menu items are not available in case of HD sources.
  • Page 19: Tint

    Tint Allows you to select the color mix (hue) of the picture. Picture format This menu item performs the same as the control. See Use of the remote control, p. 6. Sound menu Select in the TV Settings menu. Sound &...
  • Page 20: Headphone Volume

    Headphone volume Sound mode Alternate audio Digital Audio language Mono/Stereo AVL (Automatic Volume Leveler) (only available with analog broadcast and non- Digital signals) Delta volume Features menu & é “ Closed captions & é Sleeptimer & é “ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’...
  • Page 21: Channels Menu

    Channels menu This menu can control special functions for the TV channels. Select Channels in the TV settings menu with the cursor up/down. & Press the cursor right to enter the channels menu. é Press the cursor up/down to select a channels menu item. “...
  • Page 22: Movie Ratings Lock

    Age-based Rating Content-based Rating none None none TV-Y none TV-Y7 (FV) Fantasy Violence TV-G none TV-PG (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence TV-14 (D) Dialog (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence TV-MA (L) Language (S) Sex (V) Violence not rated movies with a mild content, suitable for all ages movies for which parental guidance is...
  • Page 23: Preferred Channels

    Preferred channels A channel, when installed, is marked as preferred by default and added to the channel list. This feature provides the ability to remove a channel number from the channel list. Select Preferred channels with the cursor down. & Press the cursor right to enter a list with all stored channel numbers.
  • Page 24: Connect Accessory Devices

    Connect Accessory Devices Recorder (VCR / DVD+RW) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AV1 : L + R + VIDEO CABLE RECORDER Recorder and other A/V devices file : conn us top05 vcr -tv g.eps VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN CABLE AV2 : AV1 :...
  • Page 25: Recorder And Cable Box With Rf Output

    Recorder and cable box with RF output VIDEO IN AUDIO IN SIGNAL SPLITTER AV1 : L + R + VIDEO Set-Top Box RECORDER Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs VIDEO IN AUDIO IN file : conn us entry05 rec&cab.eps CABLE AV1 : L + R + VIDEO...
  • Page 26: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    SPDIF VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AV2 : SPDIF YPbPr + L + R DVD / Set-Top Box VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AV1 : YPbPr + L + R conn us entry05 digitalYPbPr.eps DVD / Set-Top Box SPDIF conn us entry05 digitalRGB.eps VIDEO IN...
  • Page 27: Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connectors

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors VIDEO IN AUDIO IN HDMI AV1 : L + R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN HDMI AV1 : L + R Digital Surround receiver conn us entry05 hdmi.eps SPDIF AUDIO IN VIDEO IN SPDIF HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection.
  • Page 28: Side Connections

    Modifications - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables - Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips

    Kensington Security Slot (if present) Your TV is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, to prevent it from getting stolen. An anti-theft Kensington lock has to be purchased separately. The Kensington lock is a plastic-coated steel cable with a lock. One end has to be fixed to the opening of the TV and locked with a special key.
  • Page 30: Tips

    Symptoms Possible Causes Unable to understand • Wrong language selected the language on accidently screen to operate set If your problem is not solved Turn your TV off and then on again once. Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Check with your dealer or call a TV technician.
  • Page 31: Glossary

    Glossary DVI (Digital Visual : A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital Interface) signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors. VGA (Video a common standard graphics display system for PCs. Graphics Array) RGB signals These are the three video signals, Red Green Blue, which make up the picture.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    (WxDxH) : screen size : POWER CONSUMPTION : STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION : VOLTAGE : CONSUMPTION : 50MF231D 16 : 9 Progressive Scan 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down Auto Picture (6 modes) Color, Contrast, Sharpness Control 2 x 15W Auto Sound...
  • Page 33: Annex 1 - Magnavox Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory

    Annex 1 - Magnavox TV software upgrade with portable memory Introduction Magnavox o ers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB portable memory. After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better. What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software your TV contained before the upgrade.
  • Page 34: Manual Software Upgrade Procedure

    Automatic software upgrade procedure For an automatic software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” file in the root directory of the USB portable memory. Power off your TV and remove all memory devices. & Insert the USB portable memory that contains the downloaded software é...
  • Page 35 MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: MAGNAVOX warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Magnavox warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original pur- chase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer.

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